Hakimi’s hat-trick as PSG rip Le Havre to pieces

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, November 1, 2026

Achraf Hakimi scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Le Havre 5-1, securing their sixth straight Ligue 1 win and maintaining their lead atop the standings with 20 points. PSG’s dominant performance, even with key players rested, underscores their strong title contention as rivals Rennes and Lille faltered in recent matches.

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a commanding performance on Friday, with Achraf Hakimi scoring a hat-trick as the team secured a 5-1 victory over bottom-placed Le Havre in a Ligue 1 match at the Parc des Princes. The win marked PSG’s sixth consecutive league victory, solidifying their position at the top of the table with 20 points.

Le Havre started the match strongly, surprising the European champions by taking an early lead through striker Josh Maja in the 18th minute. The visitors pressed aggressively, forcing PSG’s defense into retreat. However, PSG quickly responded, equalizing in the 26th minute when Belgian winger Mika Godts capitalized on a pass from Hakimi. Moments later, Hakimi put the hosts ahead with a powerful low drive, showcasing his attacking threat from the right-back position.

PSG continued to dominate, with Hakimi extending the lead to 3-1 just before halftime by converting a well-placed free-kick past goalkeeper Arnaud Bodard. Despite Le Havre’s efforts to regain footing by committing players forward, PSG maintained control. Shortly after the hour mark, Senny Mayulu exploited a goalkeeper error to score, widening the margin to 4-1 and effectively ending Le Havre’s resistance.

Hakimi completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute after Bodard initially saved his shot, with the ball deflecting off the Moroccan international to find the net. The winger’s impressive display was rewarded with a substitution by coach Luis Enrique soon after, who highlighted Hakimi’s dual role as both a defender and an attacking outlet.

Enrique opted for a heavily rotated squad, resting key players such as Desire Doue, Vitinha, and Joao Neves. Ousmane Dembele was sidelined due to injury, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is expected to miss the remainder of the season following a recent anterior cruciate ligament tear sustained during PSG’s Champions League victory over Barcelona.

Elsewhere in Ligue 1, Rennes, who are PSG’s closest challengers, suffered a 5-2 defeat at Nice, dropping to four points behind the leaders with 16 points. Meanwhile, Lille moved into second place with an Olivier Giroud goal securing a narrow 1-0 home win against Lens. The 40-year-old former World Cup and Champions League winner came off the bench to score his third goal of the campaign.

Monaco sits close behind Lille and could leapfrog into second place with a victory over Paris FC on Sunday. As the season progresses, PSG’s recent momentum and depth could prove decisive in their pursuit of another Ligue 1 title.

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